DVLA is the government body that registers vehicles, issues licences and collects road tax; it has faced scrutiny over penalties, privacy and identity issues in recent news.
Scotland is expanding GPS tracking and bail monitoring as part of a government push to tackle misogyny and violence against women. The measures include potential exclusion zones around victims’ homes or workplaces and faster police responses when conditions are breached.
The government has introduced a private parking code of practice that provides 5-minute and 10-minute grace periods, cancellations on certain errors, and a cap on charges. The code applies across England, Scotland and Wales, and aims to curb aggressive ticketing, with an independent oversight board to monitor compliance.